My in-laws were visiting Boise, driving my husband and I to a restaurant so we could eat dinner and catch…
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The Evolution of Breakfast
When I started backpacking, breakfast was an affair. My husband and I would settle for nothing less than a hot…
Continue ReadingPrioritization
In just over a month, I’m going to be hiking over 100 miles of the Idaho Centennial Trail from Nevada…
Continue ReadingThe Open Growth
This year is the third year that I’ve participated in the Crossfit Open. I’m not anywhere near a Regional or…
Continue ReadingQuerying as Directed
I did finally send that email query regarding my story that had not received a response within the magazine’s specified…
Continue ReadingRunning Is Hard Work
Last week I managed to meet my mileage goal of 10 miles with 12 miles. This week so far, I’m…
Continue ReadingAdding It All Up
I joke about math and how difficult it can be when I’m at cross fit. To be fair, that’s because…
Continue ReadingRamping Up
This year’s backpacking season is going to start much earlier for me than usual. With a planned hike from the…
Continue ReadingBusy Is Good. Right?
Work is getting extra crazy for some reason. Just when things should be slowing down… Usually, this time of year…
Continue ReadingThe Best Exercise…
It’s the one that you’ll do. Ten years ago, I would never have believed that I would be the kind…
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